Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

MADDOX STREET, W1S 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADDOX STREET, W1S 1AY.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 64,300 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: W1S 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

W1S 1AY is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

W1S 1AY is an active urban area on Maddox Street, 0.2km from Hanover Square (St. George, Hanover Sq.) in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within West End ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (2147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £860k.

Census 2021 statistics for W1S 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00190392 (shared with 969 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W1S 1AY. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.6%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 860,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,022,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near W1S 1AY are high at 2147 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person2565
Other theft1503
Shoplifting1261
Anti-social behaviour536
Violence and sexual offences530

school Local Schools

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St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement98 pupils0.6 km
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Soho Parish CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.7 km
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All Souls CofE Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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The St Marylebone CofE School

Outstanding1165 pupils1.2 km
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Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School

Outstanding223 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Bryanston Square CofE School

Good169 pupils1.6 km
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism

Good436 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

167 nearby
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Fabrique0.9 km
  • Salumeria Dino0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.9 km
  • Patkins0.9 km
  • + 162 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

55 nearby
  • Sanderson Hotel0.7 km
  • Dean St Town House0.8 km
  • Henson'S Bar And Social0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Oxford Circus0.6 km
  • The Marylebone Hotel0.7 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1108 nearby
  • Banh Mi Bay0.9 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.9 km
  • Aubaine1.0 km
  • Radha Krishna Temple (Deity Kitchen)0.9 km
  • Sunflower Cafe Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 1103 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

89 nearby
  • Dajaj Dajaj0.9 km
  • LUPO BROS0.9 km
  • The Detox Kitchen0.8 km
  • Dibs X Hamleys0.3 km
  • Ergon Deli And Cafe0.2 km
  • + 84 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Black Horse0.9 km
  • Blue Posts Public House0.3 km
  • Hongdae Pocha0.9 km
  • The London Cocktail Club0.5 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth0.9 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Charing Cross1.5 km
  • London Marylebone1.8 km
  • London Victoria1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.3 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km
  • Oxford Circus Underground Station0.4 km